Victoria Express

Consider exploring the gardens of Victoria the next time you ride the ferry to Victoria.

Butchart Gardens comes to mind right away when folks think about the Gardens of Victoria. Summer at Butchart Gardens is splendid. Everything is in bloom. Visit the Sunken Garden, the Mediterranean Garden, and the Rose Garden. Sit by a burbling fountain. Enjoy a meal or a drink at The Blue Poppy. Relax in the shade of a tree.

Night Illuminations start June 15. Each evening as the light fades, trees, shrubs and flower beds start to glow thanks to the magic and skill of lighting artists. Live music adds to the allure nightly, starting July 3. Butchart Gardens is a wonderful place to bring the whole family.

There is another garden in Victoria worth a peek. Abkhazi Garden is a mere 1-acre, but it is lush, colorful and romantic. Abkhazi Garden was the creation of Marjorie Pemberton-Carter and Russian Prince Nicholas Abkhazi, who fell in love, endured separation and imprisonment, rediscovered one another, married, and built a life together in Victoria. Their garden is their legacy.

A hornbeam hedge hides a garden fit for royalty from the street. The design works harmoniously with land that features dramatic rocky slopes, large Garry oaks and stunning views. The Abkhazis loving cultivated their garden together for more than forty years, and visitors today walk among mature Japanese maples and rhododendrons. The Abkhazi's former house is now a tearoom and gift shop.

Our ferry to Victoria is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2010 with $20 round trip tickets between Port Angeles, WA and Victoria, BC. This special lasts all season, making it easy to travel to Victoria again and again. Go for the day or pack a bag and stay the night.

We will happily make all travel arrangements for you, including lodging; call 360-452-8088 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Above photo is the Dahlia Walk at Butchart Gardens.

The holidays are approaching – Thanksgiving is around the corner and in the blink of an eye it’s Christmas and New Year’s. Where does the time go?

Get in the holiday mood with your very own shopping expedition to Victoria from the Olympic Peninsula. Gather together a group of friends and charter a private cruise to Vancouver Island. Why not spend the weekend while you are there? Victoria Express will happily make all of your travel arrangements, including a stay in one of several Victoria hotels. The inner harbor of Victoria hosts a wonderful variety of shopping opportunities and offers plenty of charm to put you into a holiday mood. Treat yourself to a special time while you find something special for someone you love.

Let Victoria Express take care of all your travel needs – you focus on having a good time.

We will take care of all details for your special private charter - Call 360-452-8088 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.